Kat Gates

Kat Gates has extensive experience in the creative field, having held various significant positions in renowned companies. As Global Creative Director at Leo Burnett Worldwide from April 2014 to April 2015, Gates demonstrated leadership in creative endeavors. Gates has also served as Creative Director at Viacom from April 2017 to October 2018, managing WHOSAY, an influencer marketing agency, and at Google from May 2019 to present, focusing on creative effectiveness. Other notable roles include Co-Founder and Creative Director at Dater Group LLC, VP and Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Frankfurt, and Senior Art Director at Young & Rubicam Advertising. Gates has contributed to the academic community as a Visiting Professor at Pratt Institute and presently holds a position as a Creative Council Member at the Advertising Research Foundation.